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Y117 BSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,754 mi
Last recorded132,754 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 BSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,754 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn.

Both rear shock absorbers slight misting

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,159 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 128,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,342 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 124,342 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalitic convertor internal rattle

exhaust centre hanger burst(still supported)

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

windscreen light surface scratches

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust hanger burst(exhaust still supported)

slight corrosion both front and rear brake discs

suspect catalitic convertor broken up(rattling)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre ex mounting broken

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,888 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,501 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,176 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y117 BSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y117 BSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y117 BSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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